Vehicle recall 87V181000 · December 1, 1987

1984 Pontiac Fiero

Due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is an unreasonable risk of connecting rod failure and engine…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is an unreasonable risk of connecting rod failure and engine compartment fires.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.
Remedy: Correct or install new engine components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.
Notes: System: enginevehicle description: passenger cars

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V181000
Reported to NHTSA: December 1, 1987
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: December 22, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 125,440
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Recall 87V181000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Pontiac Fiero (1984): 1984

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